Registered Nurse (RN) Triage Nurse - Glens Falls Hospital Medical Group (Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time & Part-Time Positions, No Weekends) na Glens Falls Hospital

The Impact You Can Make 
Team Impact

Under general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Triage Nurse performs care coordination and professional nursing functions to assess the severity of the patient’s health concerns using protocols and algorithms in a manner that provides patient dispositions to emergency care, urgent care, clinic provider or nurse appointments within the scope of the licensed practice. The RN will support providers in triaging all walk in patients.

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Responsibilities

• The triage nurse will be part of a care team supporting general care processes alongside provider staff.

• Manage and address nurse directed patient telephone calls and from walk in patients requesting healthcare services.

• Evaluates and assesses patient’s health care needs based on patient’s signs and symptoms utilizing established triage protocols and guidelines and clinical judgement.

• Obtains appropriate input and direction from provider as needed to determine the best clinical course of action and recommendations for patient specific patient healthcare needs.

• Accurately documents symptoms, concerns, nursing assessment, advice provided and the patient/caller response. Follows established protocols and procedures to ensure consistency and department effectiveness as well as to improve healthcare outcomes of patients and callers and their access to appropriate level of care.

Education/Accredited Programs

• Minimum of one year of recent primary care or specialty care experience in an ambulatory setting.

• Must have knowledge of disease processes, normal growth and development of all age groups.

• Must possess community health knowledge and theory.

• Must operate with cultural sensitivity with respect to working with persons and groups of diverse racial, ethnic, economic and social backgrounds.

• General computer skills are required. Experience with EHR systems.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

• Unrestricted  NY Registered Nurse license.

• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Skills/Abilities

• Nursing assessment skills with/without visual inspection utilizing basic nursing theory.

• Critical clinical thinking skills required.

• Excellent communication skills, i.e. listening, oral and written English skills while conversing with patients, families, health professionals and community agencies.

• Demonstrated clinical competence.

• Capacity to function independently within licensed scope of practice.

• Must possess ability to handle stressful emergency situations calmly and effectively.

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $33.50 to $53.56 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.

 

Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.